Simple shifts to help you feel grounded and strong in a new country.
In this episode, Yolanda Reshemah and clinical psychologist Dr. Veronique Ani unpack the hidden emotional challenges expat women face—from homesickness and self-doubt to the constant search for validation. Together, they reveal why true confidence doesn’t come from a new country or a new role, but from trusting yourself.
You’ll learn:
- How to feel grounded, emotionally strong, and truly good in your own skin, no matter where you live.
- Why the need for validation often show up when relocating—and how to break free.
- Practical tools to move from frustration and self-sabotage toward calm and confidence.
Press play to discover how to turn culture shock into confidence and start thriving in your expat journey today.
To share your own migration story or feedback email guest@Theplaceswecallhome.com
More from Dr. Veronique:
This compelling podcast dives into Expat and immigrant women stories. Those who immigrate to the USA, tackling the struggles of homesickness, identity crisis, and culture shock in the USA while adjusting to expat life and navigating cultural differences. Through conversations on starting over, reinventing yourself, belonging and finding purpose, it highlights success stories of women's tenacity, and the resilience of expat and immigrant experiences in the USA. It offers insights into bicultural identity, language barriers, and the challenges of living overseas. The podcast emphasizes the importance of a strong support system and mental health for personal growth and wellbeing for women in pursuit of the American dream.
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